Immortal Venerable of the Beast Race
Chapter 430 - 338 Please Buyu Chu help_1

Chapter 430: 338 Please Buyu Chu help_1

A month had swiftly passed.

Golden Cicada Pavilion, Practice Room.

Shen Long sat cross-legged on a red cushion, his eyes slightly closed, enshrouded by a layer of red radiance. His body was covered with red dragon scales, which interlocked to form a suit of red armor.

After a while, a Sound Transmission Talisman flew in.

The red dragon scales on Shen Long’s body dissipated as he opened his eyes. With a flick of his two fingers, a beam of red light shot out and hit the Sound Transmission Talisman. The talisman self-ignited, conveying Mu Weiwei’s voice, "Senior Shen, Sun Moon Palace is holding a large auction. There might be fourth-order Flood Dragon Essence Blood available. Would you like to make a trip to Sun Moon Marketplace?"

"A large auction?"

Shen Long stood up and walked out, opening the door to see Mu Weiwei standing at the threshold.

"Come in and we’ll talk, Young Friend Mu."

Shen Long said with a pleasant expression, inviting Mu Weiwei inside.

"When is Sun Moon Palace holding the auction?"

Shen Long inquired.

"In half a year’s time. The news is being spread now to attract high-level cultivators. Sun Moon Palace is offering a Spiritual Treasure, intending to exchange it for resources."

Mu Weiwei explained.

"A Spiritual Treasure? Is Sun Moon Palace really that generous?"

Shen Long expressed his surprise.

"I heard it was crafted by Senior Chu Buyu. As for what they want to exchange it for, I’m not sure,"

Mu Weiwei reported truthfully. She took out an exquisitely crafted golden jade box and handed it to Shen Long, saying, "Senior Shen, this is a thousand-year-old Seven Stars Nourishing Spirit Flower. It would be a waste for me to keep it. Please accept it."

"Seven Stars Nourishing Spirit Flower! I appreciate your thoughtfulness. Here, these Monster Beasts Materials are for you."

Shen Long took out a green Storage Bag and handed it to Mu Weiwei.

He had used Demon Attracting Grass to kill monster beasts, attracting many third-order monsters with the grass’s scent, all of which were slain by Shen Long.

Upon scanning the contents with her Divine Sense, Mu Weiwei was astonished and said, "There’s so much? Senior Shen, this is too generous."

"If I’m giving it to you, then accept it. Here’s a list of items I’m collecting; help me keep an eye out for them."

Shen Long took out a blue jade slip and passed it to Mu Weiwei.

Mu Weiwei thanked him and accepted both the Storage Bag and the jade slip.

After some casual conversation, Shen Long sent Mu Weiwei away and left the marketplace himself.

Upon exiting the marketplace, Shen Long transformed into a streak of Escape Light and soared through the sky.

In less than half a month, Shen Long arrived at Star Moon Marketplace, where the streets were bustling with a lively crowd.

He strolled around the street, taking in the sights.

A quarter of an hour later, Shen Long found himself at the entrance of a vast manor guarded by two Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Shen Long took out a red Messaging Plate, infused a spell into it, and said, "Fairy Chu, it’s been a long time. How have you been?"

"Taoist Friend Shen, it has indeed been a long time. Where are you in the marketplace?"

Chu Buyu inquired.

"I’m right outside your residence. I have something I’d like to discuss with Fairy Chu."

Shen Long responded.

"Please wait a moment, I’ll send someone to take you in."

Chu Buyu replied.

Shen Long agreed and put away the Messaging Plate.

Before long, a young girl in a purple dress with delicate features hastened out. She approached Shen Long and, bowing, said, "Junior Lin Yu, Senior Shen, Master Aunt Chu invites you in."

Shen Long nodded and followed Lin Yu inside, where he met Chu Buyu in a tranquil green-tiled courtyard, sitting within an azure stone pavilion.

Chu Buyu waved her hand, and Lin Yu left them alone.

"After decades, Taoist Friend Shen has advanced to the middle stage of Nascent Soul. Congratulations!"

Chu Buyu greeted him with a smile.

"Fairy Chu, I hear you can refine Spiritual Treasures now?"

Shen Long went straight to the point.

He knew several fourth-tier Artifact Refiners, but the only ones he trusted were Ice Silkworm True Person and Chu Buyu. With Ice Silkworm True Person’s whereabouts unknown, Shen Long wanted to ask Chu Buyu to refine the Zyphyxial Blade into a Spiritual Treasure.

Chu Buyu nodded and said, "Yes! Does Taoist Friend Shen wish for my help in refining a Spiritual Treasure?"

As Sun Moon Palace had deep resources, Chu Buyu, being the next palace master, did not have to worry about materials for Artifact Refining.

"I would like to ask you to elevate a Dharma Treasure to a Spiritual Treasure. Here are the materials. How long will it take?"

Shen Long took out a red Storage Bag and handed it to Chu Buyu.

Chu Buyu swept her Divine Sense over the contents and said, "The materials are sufficient. I can do it, within six months."

"I would like to personally oversee the refining process, if that’s alright?"

Shen Long said earnestly.

Chu Buyu frowned slightly and replied, "I prefer to work alone when refining, but I’ll make an exception this time. Fine! You can watch, but you must not disturb me."

"No problem. What would you like as compensation, Fairy Chu?"

Shen Long asked.

"Since Taoist Friend Shen is an Alchemist, let’s settle on elixirs. I don’t need ordinary ones."

Chu Buyu said.

Shen Long took out a green jade box and offered it to Chu Buyu, saying, "How about five Golden Soul Pills?"

"Deal."

Chu Buyu agreed, and then something seemed to recall, as she continued, "Oh, tonight at the hour of Xu, there will be a gathering of Nascent Soul Cultivators. Many Taoist Friends are attending, and it will take place here. Would you like to join? In three days, I will officially assist you with Artifact Refining."

"Sure, I would like to meet more fellow Taoist Friends."

Shen Long agreed.

After chatting for more than an hour, Shen Long bid farewell and left.

He strolled around the streets and made his way to a vast Azure Stone Plaza, where many cultivators had set up stalls. The variety on display was plentiful, but few items caught Shen Long’s eye.

As Shen Long walked and looked around, it wasn’t long before he stopped in front of a small stall. The stall owner was a man in a yellow shirt with a full beard, carrying a long wrapped saber on his back.

Shen Long’s gaze fell on a jade-green box, inside which were two black Monster Beast cores.

"Taoist Friend, from what Monster Beast are these cores?"

Shen Long asked.

"Fourth-grade Yin Beasts cores! They come only from the Profound Yin Cave Heaven in the Southern Border Cultivation World, nowhere else."

The man in the yellow shirt spoke with a booming voice.

"Yin Beasts!"

Shen Long suddenly understood.

Yin Beasts referred to Monster Beasts that existed in places heavy with Yin Qi. Unlike other beasts, Yin Beasts would cultivate by absorbing Yin Qi, and their cores contained the power of Profound Yin.

Shen Long had been to the Profound Yin Cave Heaven and hadn’t encountered any Yin Beasts, though he had heard of them.

"How much for these two cores?"

Shen Long inquired.

"I only trade, not sell."

The tone of the man in the yellow shirt was indifferent.

Shen Long took out a golden jade box and handed it over to the man in the yellow shirt, saying, "These are five Blood Mushroom Pills, quite effective for healing wounds. How about it?"

The man in the yellow shirt opened the jade box, which contained five blood-colored pills, frowned, and appeared hesitant.

"Taoist Friend Lu, Taoist Friend Shen is a renowned fourth-grade alchemist in the Donghua Cultivation Realm. The Elixirs he refines are of excellent quality. You are in luck!"

A hearty male voice rang out.

As soon as he spoke, the Golden Crow True Monarch approached.

"Taoist Friend Qin, long time no see."

The man in the yellow shirt greeted the Golden Crow True Monarch.

The Golden Crow True Monarch smiled and nodded, saying, "Taoist Friend Lu, you mainly dwell in the Western Desert Cultivation Realm, so it’s normal not to recognize Taoist Friend Shen. Let me introduce him, this is the Taoist Friend Shen I often mention to you."

"So it turns out you are the Taoist Friend Shen mentioned by Taoist Friend Qin! My name is Lu Tong, I have heard of you, Taoist Friend Shen."

The man in the yellow shirt greeted with a fist and palm salute.

"Taoist Friend Lu is too kind. Do you only have two fourth-grade Yin Beasts cores?"

Shen Long smiled slightly.

"Only these two, deal."

Lu Tong packed up the golden jade box and handed over the two Yin Beast cores to Shen Long.

"It’s been many years, Taoist Friend Shen. Congratulations on advancing to the middle stage of Nascent Soul!"

The Golden Crow True Monarch congratulated him, his face full of envy.

He had been stuck at a bottleneck for many years, still at the middle stage of Nascent Soul.

After some light conversation, Shen Long parted with them and rented a small, blue-tiled courtyard to reside in.

He entered the Practice Room and went into the Myriad Beasts Tower, arriving on the fourth level. He appeared above an island hundreds of miles in size, where a thick black light shield enveloped the entire island. There stood a hundred-zhang-tall, green stone stele inscribed with the golden characters "Profound Yin Island."

He flicked his left wrist, and an unbearable squawking sound arose as the Nine-Headed Ghost Pigeon flew out from the Spirit Beast Bracelet.

Its body was even larger than the Gold-Winged Windroc, and its four heads swayed back and forth.

Shen Long took out the golden jade box, opened it, and the Nine-Headed Ghost Pigeon let out an elated long cry, saying, "Master, I want these two cores."

"To consume two fourth-grade cores at once, you certainly have quite the appetite!"

Shen Long smiled lightly and fed the two cores to the Nine-Headed Ghost Pigeon.

"Such pure power of Profound Yin, so delicious."

The voice of the Nine-Headed Ghost Pigeon was filled with excitement. It flapped its wings vigorously, kicking up gusts of wind.

"I will keep an eye out for high-grade Yin Beast inner cores. Stay here to cultivate. I’ve already transformed this place, planted a lot of Profound Yin Wood, and set up the Profound Yin Great Array. The Yin Qi is dense; you will surely like it," Shen Long said, taking out a square black token engraved with the characters "Profound Yin."

He had bought a batch of Profound Yin Wood and transplanted it onto a deserted island, spent a considerable sum to acquire a fourth-grade Formation - the Profound Yin Great Array, transforming the desolate island, which was then renamed Profound Yin Island, to serve as the habitat for the Nine-Headed Ghost Pigeon.

He infused Mana into the token, which instantly emitted a bright black light. A streak of black light shot out, striking the black light screen, causing ripples on it and revealing a huge gap. A surge of dense Yin Qi poured out from the gap, through which the Nine-Headed Ghost Pigeon flew. The gap sealed itself automatically.

"This Yin Qi is indeed rich, thank you, Master," the Nine-Headed Ghost Pigeon said in gratitude before flying into a massive cave.

Shen Long stepped out of the Myriad Beasts Tower and sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, beginning to meditate and regulate his breath.

...

In a secret chamber, the stone walls were engraved with numerous mystic runes, emitting strong prohibitive flutters.

Mu Shanshan was sitting on a red jade bed, holding a Messaging Plate that shimmered with purple light.

"Shen Long! A conversation of over an hour with her! That’s rare indeed. Got it, I will report immediately if there’s any new news," Mu Shanshan ordered.

"Yes, Master Aunt Mu," a respectful female voice responded.

Mu Shanshan put away the Messaging Plate, her face showing a contemplative expression as she muttered to herself, "The male cultivator that is wanted by the Barbarian Tribe along with her, couldn’t it be Shen Long? The Spirit Control Sect is right in Donghua Cultivation Realm. It seems Shen Long is a big suspect. If it’s Shen Long, that would be great; the position of palace master has to be mine, and Senior Brother Xu as well."